Abercrombie & Fitch Company (NYSE:ANF – Get Free Report) Director Kenneth Robinson sold 800 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $149.69, for a total transaction of $119,752.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 7,169 shares in the company, valued at $1,073,127.61. The trade was a 10.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.
Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Performance
ANF opened at $136.46 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $6.06 billion, a PE ratio of 11.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 0.97. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $105.23 and a 200-day moving average of $93.35. Abercrombie & Fitch Company has a 52-week low of $65.45 and a 52-week high of $154.58.
Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 26th. The apparel retailer reported $4.17 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.99 by $2.18. Abercrombie & Fitch had a net margin of 10.03% and a return on equity of 33.52%. The business had revenue of $1.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.25 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.91 earnings per share. Abercrombie & Fitch’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. Abercrombie & Fitch has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.900-3.200 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 13.100-13.600 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Abercrombie & Fitch Company will post 11.4 earnings per share for the current year.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
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Trending Headlines about Abercrombie & Fitch
Here are the key news stories impacting Abercrombie & Fitch this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Argus upgraded ANF to Buy: Argus raised its rating from Hold to Buy and set a $162 price target, citing continued growth potential from both the Abercrombie and Hollister brands. Argus Research upgrades Abercrombie & Fitch
- Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly performance: ANF recently reported adjusted earnings of $4.17 per share versus the $1.99 consensus estimate, while revenue of $1.27 billion exceeded expectations. Management guided to fiscal-year earnings of $13.10-$13.60 per share, supporting the longer-term growth case. Is Abercrombie & Fitch’s Hot Streak Just Getting Started?
- Neutral Sentiment: Retail-sector rotation: Money moved into more heavily discounted department-store retailers, including Kohl’s and Macy’s, while ANF lagged. This suggests some investors are taking profits in a stock that has already rallied sharply.
- Negative Sentiment: Concerns about valuation and one-time benefits: Citi downgraded the shares to Neutral, arguing that a roughly $100 million tariff refund boosted the latest quarter but is not recurring. After the rally, ANF’s valuation has expanded significantly, leaving less room for execution disappointments. Valuation concerns at Abercrombie & Fitch
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Three executives and a director sold a combined 40,800 shares for approximately $6 million on August 28. The largest sale, by EVP Gregory Henchel, reduced his position by roughly 47%, adding caution among investors after the strong advance. Abercrombie insider selling
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Abercrombie & Fitch
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in Abercrombie & Fitch by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 4,781,446 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $601,841,000 after purchasing an additional 94,697 shares during the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its holdings in Abercrombie & Fitch by 8,792.9% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 4,671,519 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $420,483,000 after buying an additional 4,618,988 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 56.0% during the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,504,240 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $315,209,000 after buying an additional 898,884 shares during the period. Bbfit Investments PTE Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch during the 4th quarter worth about $205,539,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of Abercrombie & Fitch by 15.0% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,596,177 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $145,823,000 after acquiring an additional 208,709 shares during the last quarter.
Abercrombie & Fitch Company Profile
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (NYSE: ANF) is an American specialty retailer that designs, markets and sells casual apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Founded in 1892 by David T. Abercrombie and Ezra Fitch, the company evolved from an outdoor gear outfitter to a global lifestyle brand renowned for its relaxed, preppy aesthetic. Its product assortment includes tops, bottoms, outerwear, intimates, swimwear, fragrances and personal care items.
The company operates under multiple brand names, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie Kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each targeting distinct consumer segments from teens to young adults.
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